Lead Driver (Hagerstown) - Full Time - Days/Evenings)

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers is seeking a Lead Driver in Hagerstown, MD to operate the Health System van or car, transporting patients and coordinating daily routes. The role requires maintaining records, reporting incidents, and ensuring vehicle readiness in varying conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or vocational training, a valid driver's license, and 1–2 years of related driving experience, with English fluency for effective communication within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or vocational program required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Points on driving record may disqualify applicants.
• Must read, write and speak English well for communication with patients and staff.
• 1–2 years of related driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Health System van/automobile to pick up and transport patients and deliveries in the metropolitan area.
• Maintain records of driving assignments and transportation schedules; report significant events.
• Observe, document and report patient behavior to supervisor.
• Coordinate vehicle use and schedules to maximize resource efficiency.
• Coordinate and document vehicle repair and maintenance; lead a small group of drivers.
• Under supervision coordinate transportation routes and ensure compliance with schedules.

Skills

Valid driver's license

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or Vocational Program

Job description

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Lead Driver (Hagerstown) - Full Time - Days/Evenings)

• Posted on September 18, 2026

Locations

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Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

• Transportation
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DRIVE013004

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Driver! The hired individual drives the Health System van or automobile to pick up and transport patients, clients and on occasion, special deliveries throughout the metropolitan area. Maintains record of driving assignments. Observes, documents and reports significant and unusual patient behavior to supervisor. Performs routine duties to care for van/automobile, and upon approval, makes arrangements with local garage to service and repair van/automobile as needed.

• Under general supervision, the Lead Driver coordinates the use of program vehicles and schedules transportation routes to ensure the most efficient use of program resources.
• Coordinates and documentsallvehicle repair and maintenance.
• Trains andleads a small group ofDrivers.

Requires:

• High School diploma or Vocational Program (Additional years of exp may be considered in place of degree)
• Must possess valid driver's license at time off appointment and throughout tenure in position sufficient to operate a Health System van/automobile.
• Individuals with 3 or more points on their driving record will not be considered for employment; individuals with other adverse past driving history (e.g., suspension or DUI) may not be considered.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate effectively with patients and staff, to locate destinations and follow transportation schedules, and keep daily transportation records. Work requires driving during varying weather conditions and attending to mentally ill patients.
• One to two years of related experience.

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